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RFK Jr.'s Shift: From Democrat to Trump Ally

10/22/2025

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FRONTLINE documentary The Rise of RFK Jr. follows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from a Democratic legacy to an alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kennedy's fortunes shifted after an assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump in July 2024, prompting him to endorse Trump.
The documentary explores Kennedy's influence on public health policies, particularly vaccines.
It features insights from various political figures and premieres on PBS on October 21, 2025.

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FRONTLINE documentary The Rise of RFK Jr. follows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from a Democratic legacy to an alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kennedy's fortunes shifted after an assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump in July 2024, prompting him to endorse Trump.
The documentary explores Kennedy's influence on public health policies, particularly vaccines.
It features insights from various political figures and premieres on PBS on October 21, 2025.